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waterproof electrical boxes

06-01-2010, 01:03 PM

i'm replacing my pool light using the original niche. because of a housing size difference i will not be able to coil the power cord around the fixture and install it in the niche. i would like to find a a waterproof junction box large enough that i can coil about 3.5' of power cord into the box and be able to pull the length out to replace the bulb as needed.

and ideas for sources of such a box? something about 6"x6"x3" (LxWxH) should work but i'm willing to take any suggestions

steve

In the never ending struggle to keep the water flowing.... The Poo Poo Cowboy rides again!!!

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Well, technically I don't think it would be legal, but I also don't think it would be unsafe either.

You can install a 8x8x6 or 12x12x6 PVC box in the conduit line between the wet niche and the deck box. The cover would have to remain a few inches above the mean water line and remain accessible, obviously.

You DO have a deck box installed, right?

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yes, the connection is 1.5 feet above the waterline of the pool. all i want to do is get a larger box to replace the small one i have so i can coil enough cord to allow me to get the fixture on the pool deck WHEN i have to replace the bulb.

maybe i am an inarticulate SOB but i thought my original post made it clear what i meant

so does anyone know the name of an electrical supply house i can call up, tell them what i need, give them a CC number and wait for it to get hung up in Perto Rico?

steve

In the never ending struggle to keep the water flowing.... The Poo Poo Cowboy rides again!!!